Table 2 Characteristics of dogs enrolled in the study (n = 218)
From: Raw meat-based diets for dogs: survey of owners’ motivations, attitudes and practices
Dogs, n (%) | |
|---|---|
Gender | |
Male | 112 (51) |
Female | 107 (49) |
Neutering status | |
Neutered | 72 (33) |
Not neutered | 147 (67) |
Age, years old | |
< 1 | 29 (14) |
1–2 | 63 (29) |
2–7 | 93 (44) |
7–12 | 25 (12) |
> 12 | 3 (1) |
Weight, kg | |
Mean ± SD | 27.2 ± 13.5 |
Median (Range) | 27.0 (1.0–78.0) |
Body condition (according to owner) | |
Underweight | 19 (9) |
Normal weight | 187 (86) |
Overweight | 12 (5) |
Most represented breeds (8 out of 61) | |
Mongrel | 39 (18) |
Golden Retriever | 19 (9) |
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog | 14 (6) |
German Shepherd | 14 (6) |
Labrador Retriever | 11 (5) |
Border Collie | 9 (4) |
Akita Inu | 8 (4) |
Australian Shepherd | 7 (3) |